My Ode to Delos

by | Nov 19, 2009 | Uncategorized

I thought I would go out on a limb here and post one of the rare poems I’ve written. While visiting Delos, Greece this summer I was struck by the windswept, barren beauty of the deserted island. The winds at the top of the island’s mountain must have been...

Writing is Like Running

by | Nov 18, 2009 | Uncategorized

I don’t love running. In fact, abhor is not strong enough a word to describe my feelings toward an activity only Satan could have spawned. But I do it because I’m turning 30 next year and my metabolism is dying a slow and painful death. Here’s my...

My Hatshepsut

by | Nov 17, 2009 | Uncategorized

For some reason I really enjoyed writing that title. She’s mine, all mine!Mwahahaha! Now for your regularly scheduled programming.Yesterday we talked about obesity in ancient Egypt and I let you all in on a little secret: Hatshepsut was obese at the end of her...

Obesity & Airbrushing in Ancient Egypt

by | Nov 15, 2009 | Uncategorized

All the inscriptions and pictures of people in ancient Egypt are like this one- svelte Pharaohs, nobles, and gods, each individual equipped with rock hard abs and buns of steel. But was this the reality?Heavens no!I get a kick out of the Egyptians when it comes to...

Big Weekend Plans

by | Nov 14, 2009 | Uncategorized

I’m counting down- only two more weeks until I meet with my beta readers for HATSHEPSUT: FEMALE PHARAOH and then I get to go to town revising. I’m kind of a nerd (you knew that already), but I’m pretty excited to get back to work!My goals for this...

Wait, Is That Cruella Deville?

by | Nov 13, 2009 | Uncategorized

I’m thinking out loud here so I’m warning you ahead of time- things could get scary. Very scary. As many of you know, HATSHEPSUT: FEMALE PHARAOH is in the hands of my first round of beta readers. I’ll get the full run-down in a couple weeks when we...